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DSPBrik™ II X6A1250 Wideband ADC with FPGA (BECOMING DEPRECATED)

Description

The DSPBrik™ II X6A1250 analog-to-digital converter (ADC) card is becoming deprecated. It combines a 10 bit analog-to-digital converter, with a large FPGA for high-performance digital signal processing. The ADC samples at up to 2.6 GSPS and has a 10 MHz to 5 GHz input passband, enabling digitization of signals in multiple Nyquist zones. The FPGA and ADC are controlled via an on-board microprocessor running embedded Linux.

The X6A1250 is ideal for acquiring wideband satellite communication signals. A typical application includes direct digitization of an L-band (950 MHz to 1750 MHz) output from a microwave block down converter.

Once the signal is digitized, the FPGA can be used to implement a number of different functions, such as sub-band tuning, demodulation, channelization, and spectral analysis. Processed data can be sent to other systems via multiple 10GbE interfaces. The X6A1250 is used as a core component of the DLSR2.

Features

  • Wide analog input bandwidth (10 MHz to 5 GHz)
  • Digitize L band directly from a down converter (800 MHz bandwidth)
  • Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA for data processing and precision time tagging
  • 2 GByte DDR3 SDRAM attached to the Virtex-6 FPGA
  • Programmable on-board 600 MHz to 2.6 GHz clock generator, with internal or external 10 MHz reference
  • Precision time tagging of sampled data via NMEA-0183 or IRIG-B time code and 1 PPS inputs
  • 800 MHz, NXP P1010 Processor with 1 GByte SDRAM and Rincon Research Corporation’s embedded Linux distribution
  • 10/100/1000 Ethernet interface for command and control operation
  • One high-speed DSPBrik™II connector utilizing LVDS signaling
  • One high-speed SERDES connector attached to eight Virtex-6 GTX transceivers capable of various serial formats (RXAUI/XAUI/SGMII/PCIe)
  • 4.6 inch square form factor
  • Connectivity with DSPBrik II family products

Documentation

For more information, download the DSPBrik II Family Product Brief.

Order

Orderable Part Numbers:

  • X6A1250-L240C2 Wideband ADC with Virtex-6 XC6VLX240T-2C FPGA
  • X6A1250-S315C2 Wideband ADC with Virtex-6 XC6VSX315T-2C FPGA
  • X6A1250-S475C2 Wideband ADC with Virtex-6 XC6VSX475T-2C FPGA

Other configurations are possible. Please contact us if you are interested in customizing a product to your specific requirements.

Orders may be placed via e-mail, telephone, fax, or mail.

Commercial Price List available upon request.

E-mail: sales@rincon.com
Phone: 520-519-3131
Fax: 520-519-3120
Mail: Rincon Research Corporation
Attention: Sales
101 North Wilmot Road, Suite 101
Tucson, AZ 85711

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Technical Specifications

ADC

e2v EV10AS150B

Analog Input Level

+15 dBm full-scale at 16 dB default attenuation, AC coupled

Analog Input Bandwidth

10 MHz to 5 GHz

Input Impedance/Connector

50 Ω MCX

ENOB

7.8 bit

Programmable Attenuation

1 dB to 32 dB, 0.5 dB steps

FPGA SDRAM

2 GByte (4 devices, 512 MBytes each)

Microprocessor SDRAM

1 GByte (2 devices, 512 MBytes each)
microSD/SDHC card user/field replaceable

Parallel Connector

One Samtec QSH-060-01-L-D-DP-A
Speed: 1000MHz / bit
Signal Level: LVDS
Width: 44 data bit, 4 Clocks

Serial Connector

One Samtec QSH-020-01-L-D-DP-A
Signal Level: CML
Signal Capabilities: RXAUI, XAUI, PCIe, SGMII

Accuracy

+/- 1 ADC sampling clock cycle

NMEA-0183

RS-232 input, 9600 baud, 3 wire, 2 mm connector

IRIG-B

0.5 Vpp to 10 Vpp input range (AGC controlled), 50/604 Ω, MCX

1 PPS

LVCMOS level, 50/10 kΩ input termination, rise/fall edge (selectable), MCX

External Reference/Clock

Ref: 10 MHz sinusoidal/square wave, 750 mVpp to 2 Vpp
Clock: 1200 MHz to 2500 MHz, +8 dBm to +20 dBm, sine wave, DC coupled
50 Ω, MCX

Dimensions & Weight

4.6” L x 4.6” W x 1½” H, 4.75 oz

Operating Voltage

9 VDC to 16 VDC, 12 VDC (nom)

Power Connector

Molex 2-pin Mini-Fit Jr.

Operating Temperature

0°C to +50°C